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What could be the reason why--after centrifuging edta blood samples they did not separate?

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Dr. Victor Bonuel answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Blood with EDTA : Which is an anticoagulant won't cause clotting , thus blood cells and serum/ plasma are mixed and not separated in layers!

Answered 12/9/2013

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